![]() THE PNG Education Minister is authorised to make decisions on the suspension of classes and on matters relating to the curriculum and instructions, says Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra. During the surge in Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases, he said they had allowed local authorities to deal with what was best for their areas, including the suspensions of classes to contain the transmission. But now, the academic year would continue as scheduled, pending any advice to the contrary by Minister Jimmy Uguro. Dr Kombra said classes should continue with strict compliance with public health safety measures.
“We also urge teachers and education officials to go for vaccination for their welfare and those they are responsible for,” Dr Kombra said. Meanwhile, Teaching Service Commission chairman Samson Wangihomie earlier said that overcrowding in the schools and classrooms shouldn’t be an issue now as students who had completed their national examinations had left. “So if schools can restructure and (reset timetables), we can cover all the courses. “While it is evident that social distancing is difficult in schools because of overcrowding, it’s all about now observing the Covid-19 protocols,” he said. Statement Next : East New Britain Schools Reduce Classes To Stop Spread Of Covid-19 Comments are closed.
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